Post #716732 by MadDogMike on Mon, May 12, 2014 11:01 AM

Although not as prevalent as the Pufferfish in Tiki Culture, the Anglerfish is often portrayed in Poly Pop imagery. But did you know about their rather strange sexual practices? Anglerfish live in the deep dark sea where the fish population is very scarce, and encounters with a potential mate are scarce. To ensure the survival of the species they have a rather unique way of reproducing. The tiny male is born with an incomplete digestive system but an overdeveloped sense of smell which he uses to find a female or he will die. He burrows into the skin of the female and attaches like a parasite. His organs are all no longer needed and atrophy away except his testicles which grow to monster proportions. The male and female form a single hemaphodite organism that can then breed at will. Here is a picture of the male & female Anglerfish.

Here are some Tiki images of Anglerfish

Carving by AlohaStation

Tiki bar in the mouth of an Anglerfish by AnthonyMaye

by Kirby

by Little Lost Tiki

by Melekalikimaka

Any more examples out there?